Graduate Prospects Overview
HKUST business graduates have a proven track record of high career mobility and employment success. On top of the up-to-date classroom knowledge, the hands-on experience gained from internship and the professional network built during undergraduate studies through the career mentorship program add a competitive edge to our high-calibre graduates. On average, 90% of business graduates sought employment, and 8 - 10% pursued further studies upon graduation every year.
Class of 2023 Employment Key Facts

Near 70% obtained MULTIPLE job offers

Over 90% completed at least one internship

Over 80% obtained the first job offer before or within 1 month after graduation
Class of 2023 Business Graduates Placement
Class of 2023 Business Graduates Placement
Our graduates are widely welcomed across industries, and their top employers in recent years are as follows:
- AlphaSights
- Bank of America
- Citibank
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
- Ernst & Young
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC Bank
- Hang Seng Bank
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- KPMG
- L'Oreal Hong Kong
- Morgan Stanley
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Societe Generale
- UBS Group
Graduate Placement by Programs
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BBA EconomicsProviding both breadth and depth of learning, the ECON program opens up career choices for graduates in a range of business areas, such as accounting, banking and finance, consulting, data and analytics, management, and public policy. Many graduates go on to pursue fruitful careers in the civil service and private sectors. Recent employers include JPMorgan Chase & Co., the Societe Generale Group, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Hang Seng Bank Limited, MTR Corporation Limited, Bloomberg, Casetify, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. |
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BBA FinanceOur highly skilled and well-rounded graduates typically pursue careers in banking, fund management, trading, private equity, compliance, risk management, corporate finance, and management consulting. Recent employers include Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and UBS, HSBC, KPMG, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and more. FINA graduates are also well prepared to obtain high-level professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), Professional Risk Manager (PRM™) and other internationally-recognized certifications. |
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BBA Global BusinessThe holistic and dynamic GBUS experience prepares every cohort to excel and thrive in any career paths they aspire to pursue, mainly investment banking, management consultancy, conglomerate retail and marketing, asset management, etc. Recent employers include the HKSAR Government, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Coreal, Louis Vuitton, McKinsey & Company, UBS and more. |
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BBA Information SystemsIS graduates are in high demand in established corporates and start-up companies in both public and private sectors. Every year, 85-90% of IS graduates obtained their first job offer before graduation. They went on to become business analysts, data/systems analysts, innovation supervisors/facilitators, IS auditors and control officers, IT consultants/advisors, and technology entrepreneurs. |
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BBA ManagementEffective management is the bedrock of business success. Our graduates are welcomed into jobs in a wide range of fields, such as finance, logistics, telecommunications, IT, utilities, education, consulting, and social entrepreneurship. Recent employers include EY, Casetify, Hospital Authority, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., S&P Global, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. |
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BBA MarketingThe strength of the MARK program is demonstrated by our graduates’ impressive employment, and the employment rate of MARK graduates consistently exceeds 90%. Employment offers come from different leading local and global corporations, such as EY, the HKSAR Government, KPMG, L’Oreal, LVMH, PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Sony, and the MTR Corporation Ltd. |
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BBA Operations ManagementOur graduates’ technical competence, analytical ability, and communication and leadership skills equip them well to thrive in the rapidly growing OM employment sector. OM specialists typically begin their careers in areas such as quality management, planning and control, project management, and logistics. An increasing number of graduates are invited to take up coveted positions in the financial sector. Recent employers include BNP Paribas, Citibank, DBS, the HKSAR Government, PCCW, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. ![]() |
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BBA Professional AccountingOur accounting graduates are popular among employers for a wide range of key roles, including but not limited to accounting sector. Close to 90% of our job-seeking graduates have been full-time employed before or at the time of graduation. Apart from the roles of Audit Associate, Compliance Analyst, Risk Assurance Associate, and Tax Consultant etc. in international accounting firms, accounting graduates have also taken up positions in other fields. Recent employers include Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hospital Authority, HSBC, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. |
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BSc Economics and FinanceOur graduates have a competitive edge in a range of career fields, especially those requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills. Some graduates are employed to make economic strategies in financial institutes and the government. Employers include Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, the HKSAR Government, HSBC, Manulife, Standard Chartered Bank. The program’s sophisticated analysis and quantitative research training also prepare students to pursue further studies at prestigious universities. ECOF students have recently received offers from Cambridge University, Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and the University of Toronto, among others. |
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BSc Quantitative FinanceOur students commonly take one or two semesters of study leave to work as full-time interns at financial firms. The industry experience and connections they gain from multiple internships give them a significant advantage in the job market upon graduation. QFIN graduates are highly sought after by employers from the finance industry and across various business sectors. Graduates have a proven track record of career success in a range of fields, such as investment banks, commercial banks, hedge fund, asset management firms, private equity firms, brokerage firms, insurance companies, consulting firms, the Big Four auditors, and government agencies. Our graduates are also well prepared to obtain high-level professional qualifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner, Financial Risk Manager, and Professional Risk Manager certifications. |
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BSc Risk Management and Business IntelligenceRMBI graduates are well-educated in a wide range of functions and industries including analysts and consultants in the banking sector, asset management, accounting and audit firms, management consultancies and IT advisory, etc. The RMBI program combines state-of-the-art knowledge with professional and personal development to give our graduates the edge with employers. Our graduates are employed by investment banks, commercial banks, insurance companies, consulting firms, and government agencies as well as many other types of well-known firms or organizations. |
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BSc Sustainable and Green FinanceWith the growing awareness of sustainability driven by policies of jurisdictions and commitment of companies and organizations, sustainable and green finance professionals are highly desirable globally. SGFN graduates will be able to develop careers in different sectors, including investment/retail banking, asset management, corporate finance, risk management, and ESG consulting (capable in conducting sustainable investment analyses, ESG analyses, sustainability consulting, sustainable finance product development and so on). |
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World Bachelor in BusinessWBB responds to the demand expressed by the business world for young managers with international training. WBB graduates will be well positioned for careers in a broad range of areas in the private and public sectors, for their own entrepreneurial initiatives or for graduate school. For details, please refer to: https://wbb.hkust.edu.hk/wbb-experience.html#career-development |
Source: HKUST UG Graduate Employment Survey 2023
Global Employability of HKUST Graduates
HKUST graduates' capability is well recognized by employers worldwide, having been consistently ranked first in Hong Kong and top in Greater China in the Global Employability Ranking.
No.29 in the World (No.3 in Greater China, No.1 in Hong Kong) in Emerging/Trendence, published by Times Higher Education 2023
Our renowned business education and extensive professional network also help open up overseas employment opportunities for graduates. Find out more from the stories below.
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Entrepreneurship Support
Innovation and entrepreneurship is a key focus for HKUST Business School. We provide support through education programs as well as mentoring and networking to help our student entrepreneurs launch their start-up ideas. Our student entrepreneurs share how the School helped turn their innovative idea into action through a range of financial and professional support.
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